MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet. It is a document that provides detailed information about a chemical or material, including its properties, potential hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures. MSDSs are used primarily in workplaces to ensure the safety of workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances
. Originally, MSDS was the standard format, but it has largely been replaced by the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which follows an internationally standardized format under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Despite the change in name and format, the purpose remains the same-to communicate important safety information about chemicals to protect health and safety in occupational settings
